Plan a trip to Okemah to discover the birthplace of legendary folk musician Woody Guthrie. Learn more about the man who sang “This Land is Your Land,” and explore the city’s Woody Guthrie statue and murals, the Okfuskee County Historical Society & Museum or Okemah Lake. See if Lady Luck is on your side at the Creek Nation Casino Okemah or play a round at the 9-hole Okemah Golf Club. At Rustic Acres, visitors can navigate their way through a corn maze, pick the perfect pumpkin or go on a hayride each fall.
When hunger strikes, a visit to the Hen House Cafe is a must. This popular eatery serves homestyle comfort foods and fresh-baked pie. Satisfy your caffeine cravings at Sacred Grounds Brew.
Okemah takes its name after a Kickapoo chief and is the county seat of Okfuskee County.
Grab your best concert buddy and hit the road to experience one of Oklahoma's first-rate music festivals. Whatever sounds good to your ears — from jazz and heavy metal to classical music and the latest underground sub-genre you haven't even heard of yet — you'll find a festival in Oklahoma that celebrates it with style.
From music festivals to rodeo competitions, community celebrations to Fourth of July spectacles, these beloved events from all over the state provide a glimpse into what Oklahoma summers are all about.
Discover Okfuskee County and trace your family history and ancestry with this list of county-specific genealogy resources.
